Grater Definition & Meaning

grater
noun
  1. utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)

"Grater" in song lyrics

See how grater is used in real songs:

  • "See now it's two weeks later, I had to cut like a cheese grater"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ Zigg Zagg — Bleeding House Mystery
  • "The rough blend like masturbating with a cheese grater"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Koolism — Another World
  • "nutmeg grater"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "grater"

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